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Parker vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16
Total SSA Count
8,391
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Parker Rank #97
Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #97 for Parker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parker or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Parker and Daniel mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Parker and Daniel boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.

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